Offord Close is in Kesgrave, Ipswich and in Suffolk Coastal district. IP5 2DD is located in the Kesgrave electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 2005-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Offord Close, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP5 2DB, IP5 2DG, IP5 2EL, IP5 2EW, IP5 2GZ, IP5 2FF, IP5 2DA, IP5 2FX, IP5 2HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP5 2DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51.7% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52% | 48.3% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP5 2DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.2% | 43.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 35.6% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 8.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.3% | 50.7% | -9.6% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 37.4% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around IP5 2DD this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.2% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 14.7% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 46% | 1.6% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.6% | 88.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 85.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 86.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Offord Close was 38.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.0% higher than the Kesgrave average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Offord Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Kesgrave and the 388th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Offord Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-03-25 | £319,436 |
| 32 Offord Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-10-10 | £164,137 |
| 45 Offord Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-09-27 | £202,445 |
| 42 Offord Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-02-02 | £319,337 |
| 30 Offord Close, Ipswich, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-12-19 | £144,393 |
IP5 2DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood Primary School Wilkinson Drive , Kesgrave IP5 2ES | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave Bell Lane , Kesgrave IP5 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorseland Primary School Deben Avenue , Martlesham Heath IP5 3QR | 4out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Primary School Valiant Road , Martlesham Heath IP5 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martlesham Primary Academy Black Tiles Lane , Martlesham IP12 4SS | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kesgrave High School Main Road , Kesgrave IP5 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Digby Road , IP4 3NJ | 2out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Copleston High School Copleston Road , IP4 5HD | 3out of 4 | 3,940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 5,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Academy 291 Spring Road , IP4 5ND | 3out of 4 | 4,438 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Academy St Christopher's Hall , Renfrew Road IP4 3HG | 3out of 4 | 4,464 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Skill Centre Wolsey House , 2-5 The Drift IP3 9QR | - not rated | 4,643 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Bobby Robson School Lindbergh Road , IP3 9FA | - not rated | 4,864 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC Facilities Management (At Tesco) | Tesco Supermarket, Ropes Drive | 993 yd | |
| Church House | St William Court, Kesgrave | 997 yd | |
| Cafe 66 | The Scout Hall, Twelve Acre Approach | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse Public House | St Isidores, Kesgrave | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 1 Fish Bar | Unit 1, Ropes Drive | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Ropes Drive | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood Primary School WILKINSON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Millennium Sports Ground MILLENNIUM SPORTS GROUND MILLENNIUM SPORTS GROUND MILLENNIUM WAY | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Kesgrave Community - Conference And Sports Centre Twelve Acre Approach | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 918 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.